Untracked Tourist Spot In Uttarakhand - अविदित पर्यटक स्थल

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कुरी दर्रा, चमोली


“Standing at the Kuari Pass facing north, the vision sweeps from the gorges of Trishul in the east to the peaks of Kedarnath in the west - the Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nandadevi, Bethartoli, Dunagiri - all arranged in a stupendous arc … Southwards the foothills stretch wave upon wave on to the dim haze of the distant plains”. Lord Curzon went upto the Kuari Pass in 1905. So the trek is called Curzon Road.

One can approach the Pass from Tapovan via Khulara, or Joshimath via Auli, Gorson, Chitrakantha; or Joshimath via Mrig, Tugasi, Khulara. All the above three treks meet at Gailgarh, only 5 kms. north of Kuari Khal (Pass). From the south the Pass can be reached from Ghat via Ramni but is longer than the other three, of which the Tapovan route is the shortest (21 kms.). Auli and Gorson Bugyals are charming meadows and the nature - lovers prefer to use this route for outward trek and return by Tapovan route. The Ghat route is favourite with trekkers. The entire area is rich in exotic flora and fauna besides primitive jungles with associated hazards.

The beautiful range of Delisera is only a day’s trek from the Kuari Pass. It presents a spectacular sight. On the far side of it is the Nandadevi Sanctuary. Snow on the range is visible till about August when it melts entirely and await the next winter.

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सात ताल- उत्तरकाशी

Sat-Tal meaning seven lakes, is situated just above Dharali, 2 kms. beyond Harsil. The trek of about 7 kms. is rewarding as this group of lakes is situated amid beautiful natural surroundings. It also provides lovely camp sites.

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पाण्डुस्थल, बागेश्वर

According to legends, Pandusthal was the battle ground where 'Kauravas' and 'Pandavas' had fought. There exists a natural ground half a km in breadth. The Himalaya is so near that one can get an excellent view of the ranges. To reach Pandusthal, a bus service is available from Garur to Jakheda. From Jakheda it is 20 km trek through the mountains.

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चम्बा, टिहरी गढ़्वाल

         60 kms. from Mussoorie and 48 kms. from  Narendra Nagar on the road to Gangotri. Chamba is a township lying high at an altitude of 1676 mts., offering a splendid view of the snow-capped Himalayas and the serene Bhagirathi valley. Chamba happens to be a focal point, being located at  the junction of roads leading from Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and New Tehri. The Chamba- Mussoorie fruit belt is also famous for its delicious apples.

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सुरकुण्डा देवी मंदिर, टिहरी

   The Surkanda peak lying at an altitude of 2,750 m. in the western part of tahsil Tehri, and is famous for the temple of Surkanda Devi. It is about 8 km. from Dhanolti on the motor road running from Mussoorie to Chamba and is connected with Narendra Nagar which is about 61 km. and with Tehri which is about 41 km. by motor roads. To reach the temple one has to leave the Mussoorie-Chamba road at Kadu Khal and climb a steep ascent of about 1.5 km. on foot. The legend is that Sati, the wife of Siva, gave up her life in the yajna started by her father. Siva passed through this place on his way back to Kailash with the dead body of Sati whose head fell at the spot where the temple of Surkhanda Devi stands. It commands a beautiful view of Dehra Dun, Rishikesh, Chandrabadni, Pratapnagar and Chakrata. Flowers of varied kinds and colours and indigenous herbs grown in abundance here and some of the beautiful birds of the western Himalayas are also found in the neighbourhood. A local fair is held on the occasion of Ganga Dasahra in Jyaistha when hundreds of devout pilgrims visit this place.

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धनौल्टी

     Dhanaulti, located amidst thick, virgin forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak, has an atmosphere of perfect peace & tranquility. The long wooded slopes, relaxed outdoors, cool crossing breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountain makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday. Situated on the Mussoorie-Chamba route, Dhanaulti is 24 kms. From Mussoorie and 29 Kms. From Chamba. For accommodation, Tourist Rest House, Forest Rest House and a couple of guest houses are available.

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बूढ़ा केदार

This temple is situated at the confluence of the Bal Ganga and Dharam Ganga rivers, at a motorable distance of 59 kms. from Tehri. It is believed that Duyodhan offered tarpana here.

               According to legends, it is at this temple that the Pandavas encountered Rishi Balkhily at Bhrigu Parvat when they were on the lookout for Shiva after the Kurukshetra battle. The Rishi directed them to the site of the confluence to meet an old manmeditating there. But when the Pandava got there, the old man vanished and instead, a shivling appeared there. Rishi Balkhily instructed the Pandavas to embrace the Shivling in order to free themselves from their sins. Their impressions are stamped on this Shivling – the biggest Shivling in northen India.

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सेम-मुखेम

    At a height of 2903 mts., situated in the interior of the district, the temple of Nag Raja at Sem Mukhem is held in high esteem by the people of the area. Transport facilities are available up to Khamba Khal, a distance of 64 kms. from Tehri. One has to walk for about 7 kms. from the Khamba Khal to reach Sem. The temple is situated at the top of a hill about 5 kms. from the village Mukhem which is 2 kms. from the motor head of Khamba Khal. Accommodation is provided by the ‘Pandas’ of the village Mukhem .

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तुंगनाथ:यहां होती है भोले के हृदय व बाहों की पूजा

ऊखीमठ (रुद्रप्रयाग)। पंचकेदारों का संपूर्ण विश्व में धार्मिकता की दृष्टि से अलग ही पहचान है। यही कारण है कि देश-विदेश के श्रद्धालु यहां पहुंचकर भगवान के साक्षात दर्शनों के लिए लालायित रहते है।

हिमालय की गोद में बसे पंचकेदारों में से एक तुंगनाथ भी है, यहां शिव की हृदय और बाहों की पूजा होती है। समुद्रतल से करीब 12,772 फिट की ऊंचाई पर पर्वत श्रृंखलाओं के बीच स्थित भगवान तुंगनाथ का प्राचीन मंदिर धार्मिकता के साथ ही प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य से भी लबालब है। हर साल यहां हजारों की संख्या में तीर्थयात्री पहुंचकर मन्नतें मांगते है। मान्यता है कि जब भगवान राम ने रावण का वध किया था, तो ब्रह्म हत्या शाप से मुक्ति पाने के लिए उन्होंने ने यहां पर शिव की तपस्या की थी, इसलिए यहां का नाम चंद्रशिला पड़ा। चंद्रशिला से बद्रीनाथ, नीलकंठ पंचचूली, सप्तचूली, बंदरपूंछ, हाथी पर्वत, गंगोत्री व यमनोत्री के ऊपरी बुग्यालों के दर्शन होते है। प्रतिवर्ष तृतीय केदार तुंगनाथ की डोली शीतकाल गद्दी स्थल मक्कूमठ से ग्रीष्मकालीन पूजा के लिए तुंगनाथ पहुंचती है। मान्यता है कि तृतीय तुंगनाथ की शीतकालीन गद्दीस्थल मक्कूमठ में मारकंडी ऋषि द्वारा तपस्या की गयी थी, इसलिए यहां का नाम मक्कूमठ पड़ा। ग्रीष्मकालीन पूजा के लिए मक्कूमठ से प्रस्थान कर भगवान तुंगनाथ डोली पहले दिन भूतनाथ मंदिर, दूसरे दिन चोपता तथा तीसरे दिन चोपता से प्रस्थान कर तुंगनाथ पहुंची। जहां अगले दिन प्रात: ब्राह्मणों के वैदिक मंत्रोच्चारण के साथ ही भगवान तुंगनाथ के कपाट खुलते हैं। यहां की एक पौराणिक कथा महाभारत काल से भी जुड़ी है। युद्ध में पांडवों ने कौरवों एवं गुरु द्रोणाचार्य का वध करने के बाद शाप से बचने के लिए शिव दर्शनों के लिए यहां पहुंचकर तपस्या की थी। वहीं आदि गुरु शंकराचार्य ने इन पंचकेदारों की खोज सनातन धर्म का जीर्णोद्धार के लिए किया था, तभी से आज तक यह प्रथा चली आ रही है।

तुंगनाथ- पांच केदार में से एक

The Tungnath temple is situated at the height of 3680 mtrs. atop the Chandranath parvat, 30 Kms. from Ukhimath - Gopeshwar Road. To reach it requires a strenuous trek through dense forest.
                    A story goes that the Rishi Vyas told the Pandavas that they were guilty of killing of their own relatives and their sins would be expiated only if Shiva pardoned them. So the Pandavas began to look for Shiva. Lord Shiva kept avoiding them as he knew that Pandavas were guilty. So the Lord took refuge underground and later, his body parts resurfaced at five different places. These five places, where five magnificent temples of Lord Shiva stand, are known as the “Panch Kedar”. Each one is identified with a part of his body. Tugnath is where his hands were supposedly seen. Kedarnath, his hump; Rudranath, his head; Kalpeshwar, his hair; and Madmaheshwar, his navel.
      

In this temple of Shiva where the dome spans sixteen doors, a 2.5 feet tall idol of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is located along side the lingam. The Nandadevi temple is also situated at Tungnath not far from the awe-inspiring Akash ganga water fall, so called, because the water looks as though is is descending from heaven.

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नानकमत्ता

Situated at a distance of 56 kms. from Rudrapur on Rudrapur-Tanakpur motor route, Nanakmatta is a great pilgrimage centre of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak visited this place. Thousands of pilgrims come here throughout the year. A Tourist Rest House and Gurudwara are available for night stay.
       A big dam has been constructed on river Saryu at Nanak Matta. This is in itself a beautiful picnic spot where one can enjoy boating and fishing. The dam is situated at a distance of 56 km. from Udham Singh Nagar (Rudrapur).
       The serene lake waters reflecting the clear sky above is a breathtaking sight. Facilities for boating provide added attraction.

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गोविषाण का किला

Kashipur was known as Govishan during the time of Harsha (606–647 AD), when Xuanzang (631–641 AD) visited this region. The ruins of the large settlement of those days are still to be seen near the city. Kashipur is named after Kashinath Adhikari, the founder of the township and one of the officers of the Chand rulers of Kumaon in the middle age.

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गोविषाण का किला

हर्ष के काल में चीनी यात्री ह्वेन सांग(631-641 ई.) की इस क्षेत्र में यात्रा के समय काशीपुर को गोविशन के नाम से जाना जाता था। एक बहुत ही विशाल बस्ती के अवशेष आज भी इस नगर के आस-पास देखे जा सकते हैं। सन् 1965 में पुरातत्व विभाग ने खुदाई में छठी शताब्दी का पंचायतन मन्दिर खोज निकाला। यह स्थान पुरातत्व विभाग द्बारा सुरक्षित घोषित किया गया है। एक प्राचीन सभ्यता का स्थल काशीपुर उत्तराखण्ड में भ्रमण करने वालों के लिए एक अवश्य ही देखने योग्य स्थान है।

[एम.एस. मेहता /M S Mehta]

Khirsu
The snow - laden mountains of Khirsu tempt the tourist in winters, while the panoramic view of Central Himalayas attracts tourists in summers, when one can get a clear view of 300 named and unnamed peaks. Located 19 kms. away from Pauri at an altitude of 1700 mts. Khirsu is a peaceful spot of Himalayas and free from pollution. The tranquility of the adjoining thick Oak and Deodar forests and apple orchards, is only broken by chirping birds. The ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta in the vicinity is well worth a visit.

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Pankaj ji, thnx for Uttarakhand Darshan.

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wonderful information by Mehta Ji, Maharj ji, raji bhai....etc
its really awesome....cheers for all of you
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